Fish-line reel.



PATBNTED MAR; 19, 1907. W. E. MARHOFF.

FISH LINE REEL. APPLICATION FILED MAR. e, 1906.

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rinrrnn snares WVALTER E. MARHOFF, OF KALAMAZOO,

PAENT FFTOE.

MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO MARHOFF FISH-LINE REEL.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented March 19, 1907.

Application filed March 6, 1906. Serial No. 304,514.

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Be it known that I, WALTER E. MAnHorF, a citizen of the United States,residing at Kalamazoo, county of Kalamazoo, State of Michigan, haveinvented certain new and useful lmprovements in Fish Line Reels, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in fish-line reels.

The objects of this invention are, first, to provide an improved framefor fish-line reels which may be very quickly assembled or disassembledto afford access to all parts; sec 0nd, to provide an improved frame forfishline reels which is attractive in appearance and at the same timeeconomical in structure and a frame which is rigid and durable; third,to provide an improved frame for fish-line reels the parts of which maybe stamped up from sheet metal; fourth, to provide in a fishline reel animproved gear-supporting means fifth, to provide in a fish-line reel animproved means for securing the pinions upon the spool-shaft; sixth, toprovide in a fishline reel an improved structure in which the necessityfor accurate-fitting spool-shaft is overcome.

Further objects and objects relating to structural details willdefinitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and meansdescribed in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined, and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearlyillustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of thisspecification, in which Figure 1 is a side elevation of my improvedfishing-reel. Fig. 2 is a transverse section through one of theframe-heads, taken on a line corresponding to the broken line 2 2 ofFig. 1. Fig. 3 is a transverse section through the other frame-head,taken on a line corresponding to the broken line 3 3 of Fig. 1. Fig. 4is an enlarged detail section taken on a line corresponding to line 4 4of Fig. 2, showing the means for securing the head-plates. Fig. 5 is anenlarged detail section taken on a line corresponding to line 5 5 ofFig. 2, showing the structural details of the frame. Fig. 6 is anenlarged detail section taken on a line corresponding to line 6 6 ofFig. 3, showing 1 structural details of the bridge-plate E. Fig. 7 is asection taken on a line corresponding to line 7 7 of Fig. 6. Fig. 8 isan enlarged section taken on a line 8 8 of Fig. 7. Fig. 9 is an enlargeddetail, partially in section, on a line corresponding to line 9 9 ofFig. 1, showing the details of the shaft-bearings and means foradjusting the same longitudinally.

In the drawing the sectional views are taken looking in the direction ofthe little arrows at the ends of the section-lines, and similar lettersof reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, each of the headcaps A are preferably formedof a single piece of metal. The rim portions a of the head-caps areprovided on their inner edge with inturned flange-like engaging membersa. The engaging members a extend only partially around the caps, beingin sections or having open spaces between them. The head-rings A aresecured upon the pillars A, being preferably formed integral therewith.The rings A are provided with outturned radial retaining members athereon, forming grooves or channels to receive the engaging members aof the head-caps A. (See Figs. 2, 4, and 5.) The engaging members a arepreferably made yielding or spring-like, so that the head-plates areheld firmly in position.

To prevent the accidental disengagement of the head-plates, I providecatches D. These catches are formed of spring material and are securedwithin the plates by suitable screws, as d, these catches projectinginwardly and arranged to bear against the head-rings A. When a head-capis turned into position,the catch engages behind the shoulder or stop.9, as clearly appears in Fig. 5, locking the cap in position.

The catches D are provided with extensions D, having upturnedfinger-pieces d thereon, which are arranged through the slots d in thebands or rims of head-caps. (See Figs. 1, 2, and 3.) This slot is closedor covered by an extension 01' when the catch is in its engagingposition. (See Fig. 5.)

With the parts thus arranged when it is desired to release or remove ahead-cap it is only necessary to disengage the catch by swinging itoutwardly and turn the head-cap slightly to disengage it from the ring.

The pillars and head-rings A are preferably formed integral, the samebeing made from a piece of tubing turned in at the ends to formcad-rings and cut away between the rings to form the pillars. WVhile Iprefer to form the head-caps A and head-rings A with only twooppositely-arranged engaging and retaining members a and a, it isevident that any number desired maybe provided. The catch D ispreferably formed from a single piece of sheet metal, although it isevident that its form might be very greatly varied and still securesatisfactory results.

The crank-shaft or spindle C, on which the gear 0 turns, is mounted uponthe bridgeplate E. This bridge-plate is provided with an offset portionE to hold and support the crank-shaft C and to provide room for the gearC. (See Figs. 3, 6, and 7.) The body portion of the bridge-plate E liesflat against the inner face of the head-plate, as clearly illustrated inFigs. 3 and 6. The gears are not shown in Figs. 6 and 7. Thebridge-plate is provided with an opening 6, adapted to receive thebearing-block F for the spoolshaft. On the inner end of thisbearing-block is a shell-like extension F. This bearing-block isprovided with a shoulder f and a flange f which engage the plate whenthe bearing is drawn into position. (See Fig.6.) The bearing-block isarranged through an opening provided therefor in the head-cap and issecured therein by the cap G, which is threaded thereon.

To prevent the bridge-plate from turning or swinging upon thebearingblock, lugs e are punched up from the head-plate to engage thesides thereof. (See Figs. 3, 7, and 8.) The crank C is secured to thegear C, which provides a means of driving. The extension is cut away onthe side toward the gear, thus allowing the gears to mesh properly, asclearly appears in Fig. 6. ranging the parts the bridge-plate is securedwithout screws other than the threaded bearing-block and cap.. The partsare formed so that they can be readily assembled or dissassembled shouldoccasion require. It is also evident that it is impossible to assemblethem in any other than the correct manner.

The ournal portions 12" of the shaft 1) of the spool B project throughthe bearingblock F and are held in longitudinal adjustment therein bythe cap G. This cap is threaded to screw onto the bearing-block F and isheld in its adjusted positions by the lock-nut G ,which is threaded toscrew onto the bearing-cap G for the purpose of adjusting the cap Glongitudinally, as clearly ap pears in Fig. 9. By this means thespoolshaft is held in its proper longitudinal adjustment. This alsoobviates the requirement of the accurate fitting of the parts whichwould otherwise be necessary. The lock-nut G is ring-like in form andsuitably knurled, so that it presents an attractive appearance By thusforming and ar-' when the parts are assembled, as a part of the ca Ihave illustrated and described the parts of my improved fishing-reel indetail in the form preferred by me on account of the structural economyof the parts and the convenience with which they may be assembled If itis desired to disassemble the partsas, for instance, to remove thesp-oolit is only necessary to remove one of the heads, when the spoolmay be withdrawn. from the frame.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire toters Patent, is-

1. In a fishing-reel, the combination of the head-caps having inturnedflange-like rims thereon, each of said rims having a slot therein andinturned engaging flanges extending partially about the same; head-ringsconnected by pillars formed integrally therewith and located at theouter edges thereof, said head-rings having outturned flanges on theirinner edges, with outwardly-facing grooves therein to receive the saidengaging flanges of the head-caps; spring-catches secured to saidhead-caps arranged to bear against said head-rings; stops on said ringsfor said catches; finger-pieces arranged through said slots in the rimsof said head-caps; and extensions on said catches adapted to normallyclose said slots, for the purpose specified.

2. In a fishing-reel, the combination of the head-caps having inturnedflange-like rimsthereon, each of said rims having a slot there in andinturned engaging flanges extending partially about the same head-ringsconnected by pillars formed integral therewith and located at the outeredges thereof, said head-rings having outturned flanges on their inneredges with outwardly-facing grooves therein to receive the said engagingflanges of the head-caps; spring-catches secured to said head-capsarranged to bear against said head-rings; stops on i said rings for saidcatches; and finger-pieces arranged through said slots in the rims ofsaid head-caps, for the purpose speciiied.

3. In a fishing-reel, the combination of the head-caps having inturnedflange-like rims thereon, said rims having inturned engaging flangesextending partially about the same; head-rings connected by pillarsformed integral therewith and located at the outer edges thereof, saidhead-rings having outturned flanges on their inner edges withoutwardlyfacing grooves therein to receive the said engaging flanges ofthe head-caps,' springcatches secured to said head-caps arranged to bearagainst said head-rings and stops on said rings for said catches, forthe purpose specified.

4c. In a fishing-reel, the combination of the head-caps having inturnedflange-like rims thereon, said rims having inturned engaging flangesextending partially about the same;

secure by LetlIO and head-rings connected by pillars formed integraltherewith and located at the outer edges thereof, said head-rings havingoutturned flanges on their inner edges with outwardly-facing groovestherein to receive the said engagingflanges of the head-caps, for thepurpose specified.

5. In a fishing-reel the combination of a head-cap having a slot thereinand an inturned flange-like rim thereon, said rim hav ing inturnedengaging flanges extending partially about the same; a head-ring havingan outturned flange on its inner edge, with outwardly'facing groovestherein to receive the said engaging flanges of the head-cap; aspring-catch secured to said head-cap arranged to bear against the saidhead-ring; a stop on said ring for said catch; a finger-piece arrangedthrough said slot in the rim of said head-cap; and an extension on saidcatch adapted to normally close said slot, for the purpose specified.

6. In a fishingreel, the combination of a head-cap having a slot thereinand an inturned flan e-like rim. thereon, said rim having inturnedengaging flanges extending partially about the same; a head-ring havingan outturned flange on its inner edge, with outwardly-facing groovestherein to receive the said engaging flanges of the headcap; aspring-catch secured to said head-cap arranged to bear against saidhead-ring a stop on said ring for said catch; and a finger-piecearranged through said slot in the rim of said headcap, for the purposespecified.

7. In a fishing-reel, the combination of the head-cap having an inturnedflange-like rim thereon, said rim having inturned engaging flangesextending partially about the same; a head-ring having an outturnedflange on its inner edge, with outwardly-facing grooves therein toreceive the said engaging flanges of the head-cap; a spring-catchsecured to said head-cap arranged to bear against said head-ring; and astop on sa1d ring for said catch, for the purpose specified.

8. In a fishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap having an inturnedflange-like rim thereon, said rim having inturned engaging flangesextending partially about the same; and a head-ring having an outturnedflange on its inner edge, with outwardly-facing grooves therein toreceive the said engaging flanges of the head-cap, for the purposespecified.

9. In a fishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap having an inturnedflange-like rim with engaging members thereon; a headring havingengaging members thereon adapted to be engaged by the said engagingmember of said head-cap a spring-catch secured to said head-cap arrangedto bear against said head-ring; a stop on said headring for said catch;a finger-piece arranged through a suitable slot in the rim of said headlx l l l cap; and an extension on said catch adapted to normally closesaid slot, for the purpose specified.

10. In a fishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap having a slottherein and an in turned flange-like rim with engaging members thereon;a head-ring having an outturned engaging member on its inner edge withan outwardly-facing groove therein adapted to receive the said engagingmember of said head-cap a spring-cap secured to said head-cap, arrangedto bear against said headring; a stop on said head-ring for said catch;and a finger-piece arranged through said slot in the rim of saidheadcap, for the purpose specified.

11. In a fishingreel, the combination of a head-cap having an inturnedflange-like rim with engaging members thereon; a headring having anoutturned engaging member on its inner edge with an outwardly-facinggroove therein adapted to receive the said engaging member of saidhead-cap; a springcatch secured to said head-cap, arranged to bearagainst said head-ring; and a stop on saidhead-ring for said catch, forthe purpose specified.

12. In a fishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap having an inturnedflange-like rim with engaging members thereon; and a headring having anoutturned engaging member on its inner edge with an outwardly-facinggroove therein adapted to receive the said engaging member of saidhead-cap, for the purpose specified.

13. In a fishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap having an inturnedflange-like rim thereon, said rim having inturned springlike flangesextending partially about the same; a head-ring having an outturnedflange on its inner edge, with outwardlyfacing grooves therein toreceive the said engaging flanges of the head-cap and a spring-catch forlocking said cap in position, for the purpose specified.

14. In a fishingreel, the combination of a head-cap having an inturnedflange-like rim thereon, said rim having inturned spring-like flangesextending partially about the same; and a head-ring having an outturnedflange on its inner edge, with outwardly-facing grooves therein toreceive the said engaging gagges of the head-cap, for the purpose speci-1e 15. In afishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap having aninturned flange-like rim with spring engaging members thereon; ahead-ring having engaging members thereon adapted to be engaged by thesaid spring engaging members of said head-cap; and a spring-catch forlocking said head-cap, for the purpose specified.

16. In a fishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap having an inturnedflange-like rim with spring engaging members thereon; and

a head-ring having engaging members thereon adapted to be engaged by thesaid spring engaging members of said head-cap, for the purposespecified.

17. In a fishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap a crankshaft; agear thereon; a bridge-plate having an offset portion adapted to receivesaid gear; a spool-shaft having a pinion thereon with which said gear isarranged to mesh; a threaded bearing for said spool-shaft, having aneXtenison on its inner end'arranged to engage said bridge-plate,arranged through said head-cap; a cap threaded upon said bearing,whereby said bearing and bridge-plate are clamped in position; andinwardly-projecting lugs on said capplate, for the purpose specified.

18. In a fishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap; a crank-shaft; agear thereon; a bridge-plate having an offset portion adapted to receivesaid gear; a sp0o1-shaft having a pinion thereon with which said gear isar ranged to mesh; a threaded bearing for said spool-shaft, having anextension on its inner end arranged to engage said bridge-plate,

arranged upon said, head-cap; and a cap threaded upon said bearing,whereby said bearing and bridge-plate are clamped in position, for thepurpose specified.

19. In a fishing-reel the combination of a head-cap a crank-shaft; agear thereon; a bridge-plate having an offset portion adapted to receivesaid gear; a spool-shaft having a pinion thereon with which said gear isarranged to mesh; and a bearing for said spoolshaft arranged to securesaid bridge-plate in position, for the purpose specified.

201 In a fishing-reel, the combination of a head-cap; a crankshaft; agear thereon; a bridge-plate; a spool-shaft having a pinion thereon withwhich said gear is arranged to mesh; and a bearing for said spool-shaftarranged to secure said bridge-plate in position, for the purposespecified.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presenceof two witnesses.

WALTER E. MARHOFFI [L.S.]

Vitnesses:

Orrs A. EARL, LULA G. GREENFIELD.

